The American Cancer Society recently announced Seacoast Banking Corp. is a regional sponsor supporting “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walks in eight communities in Florida, including Brevard County.

“We feel so very fortunate to have Seacoast Bank as our Pink Premier Presenting Sponsor in so many of our events throughout the state of Florida,” said Theresa Woodson, Senior Manager of Community Development/Southeast Region, American Cancer Society. “Their partnership is so much more than a generous donation, it is personal for many employees who are lending time and talents to grow awareness and funds.”

“Last year, as an organization, we publicized the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events among our associates and encouraged them to participate,” said Seacoast Bank Chairman and CEO Dennis S. Hudson III. “We were overwhelmed with the response – 160 associates participated in 12 walks raising more than $20,000. As they always do, Seacoast associates have inspired us, and we are now stepping into an official sponsorship role.”

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer(Photo: Provided)

As regional sponsor, Seacoast’s combined fundraising efforts and sponsorship dollars have increased from about $20,000 in 2017 to more than $150,000 this year.

To join the Seacoast Bank and the American Cancer Society at a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, visit www.makingstrides.org.

Foundation provides grants to schools

Eleven Brevard County public school teachers were awarded a total of $45,000 in grants from the Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida’s Morning Glow grant program. The grants cover needs such as new sound systems, choral risers, uniforms and instruments.

The mission of the Morning Glow grant program is to provide much–needed funds to supplement the current budget for Brevard Public Schools’ music and theater programs. Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida–Morning Glow has pledged $200,000 a year through 2022 to support music and theater programs in Brevard County.

Morning Glow grants are available to music teachers, and theater teachers and managers. They may apply for up to $25,000 per application to be used in building, reviving, renovating and providing supplies for school music and theater programs. Recipients are selected by a committee, and grants are awarded biannually in April and November. The next application deadline will be in September for BPS music and theater teachers looking to apply. To learn more about The Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida, visit PhoenixFoundationCFL.org.

Cakes So Simple expands

Cakes So Simple in Melbourne is expanding(Photo: Provided)

Cakes So Simple has expanded into the last space at Babcock Square II, 247–281 N. Babcock St., Melbourne.

Rob Solito of area firm Ullian Realty Corp. now has fully leased Babcock Square II, a two–building strip plaza was purchased a year ago and a property that has had many updates and improvements.

“The plaza and that area in general have seen a very positive resurgence during the past year and is now home to a variety of thriving businesses,” Solito said.

There are some spaces available n the north building, known as Babcock Square I.